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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 691.31 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 691.31 and 114.22 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 691.31 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/691.31 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 691.31 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 78,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961.43/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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