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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 692.15 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 692.15 and 287.96 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 692.15 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/692.15 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 692.15 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 199,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,306.61/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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