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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 691.03 and 369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 691.03 and 369.73 is: 554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 691.03 = 369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/691.03 = 369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 691.03 × 369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 255,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,494.52/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.39

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