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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 691.53 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 691.53 and 200.79 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 691.53 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/691.53 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 691.53 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 138,852.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,852.31/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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