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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 690.12 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 690.12 and 338.58 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 690.12 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/690.12 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 690.12 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 233,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,660.83/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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