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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 690.82 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 690.82 and 275.96 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 690.82 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/690.82 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 690.82 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 190,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,638.69/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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