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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 690.30 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 690.30 and 337.20 is: 505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 690.30 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/690.30 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 690.30 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 232,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,769.16/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.01

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