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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 691.38 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 691.38 and 323.82 is: 485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 691.38 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/691.38 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 691.38 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 223,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,882.67/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.86

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