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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 690.66 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 690.66 and 358.26 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 690.66 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/690.66 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 690.66 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 247,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,435.85/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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