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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 691.68 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 691.68 and 400.08 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 691.68 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/691.68 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 691.68 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 276,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,727.33/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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