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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.90, 691.35 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.90, 691.35 and 379.54 is: 569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.90 : 691.35 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.90/691.35 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.90x = 691.35 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.90x = 262,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,394.98/460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.31

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