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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 690.75 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 690.75 and 265.98 is: 398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 690.75 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/690.75 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 690.75 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 183,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,725.69/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.61

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