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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 906.96 and 460.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 906.96 and 460.51 is: 690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 906.96 = 460.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/906.96 = 460.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 906.96 × 460.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 417,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,659.61/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.24

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