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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 693.42 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 693.42 and 379.13 is: 570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 693.42 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/693.42 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 693.42 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 262,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,890.96/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.52

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