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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.88, 690.12 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.88, 690.12 and 338.96 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 690.12 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/690.12 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 690.12 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 233,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,923.08/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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