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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.99, 690.04 and 329.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.99, 690.04 and 329.77 is: 493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.99 : 690.04 = 329.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.99/690.04 = 329.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.99x = 690.04 × 329.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.99x = 227,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,554.49/460.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.62

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