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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 691.23 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 691.23 and 277.80 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 691.23 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/691.23 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 691.23 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 192,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,023.69/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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