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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.88, 691.08 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.88, 691.08 and 357.20 is: 535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 691.08 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/691.08 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 691.08 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 246,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,853.78/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.61

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