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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 690.93 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 690.93 and 230.03 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 690.93 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/690.93 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 690.93 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 158,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,934.63/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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