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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 689.94 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 689.94 and 337.56 is: 505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 689.94 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/689.94 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 689.94 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 232,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,896.15/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.38

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