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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.82, 690.76 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.82, 690.76 and 265.58 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.82 : 690.76 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.82/690.76 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.82x = 690.76 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.82x = 183,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,452.04/460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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