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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 691.59 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 691.59 and 230.01 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 691.59 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/691.59 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 691.59 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 159,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,072.62/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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