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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 690.24 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 690.24 and 374.40 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 690.24 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/690.24 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 690.24 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 258,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,425.86/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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