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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 691.46 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 691.46 and 230.07 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 691.46 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/691.46 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 691.46 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 159,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,083.05/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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