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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 691.38 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 691.38 and 268.44 is: 402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 691.38 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/691.38 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 691.38 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 185,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,594.05/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.71

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