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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 691.20 and 433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 691.20 and 433.47 is: 650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 691.20 = 433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/691.20 = 433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 691.20 × 433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 299,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,614.46/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.21

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