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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.54, 691.77 and 460.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.54, 691.77 and 460.23 is: 634.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.54 : 691.77 = 460.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.54/691.77 = 460.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.54x = 691.77 × 460.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.54x = 318,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,373.31/501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.79

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