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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 690.54 and 402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 690.54 and 402.88 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 690.54 = 402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/690.54 = 402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 690.54 × 402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 278,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,204.76/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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