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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 691.40 and 322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 691.40 and 322.15 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 691.40 = 322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/691.40 = 322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 691.40 × 322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 222,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,734.51/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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