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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 690.96 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 690.96 and 338.68 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 690.96 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/690.96 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 690.96 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 234,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,014.33/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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