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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 690.94 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 690.94 and 200.69 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 690.94 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/690.94 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 690.94 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 138,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,665.97/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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