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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 691.32 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 691.32 and 384.36 is: 576.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 691.32 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/691.32 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 691.32 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 265,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,715.76/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.49

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