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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 691.03 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 691.03 and 266.12 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 691.03 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/691.03 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 691.03 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 183,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,896.37/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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