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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 690.42 and 396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 690.42 and 396.12 is: 593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 690.42 = 396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/690.42 = 396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 690.42 × 396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 273,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,489.17/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.35

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