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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 906.27 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 906.27 and 460 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 906.27 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/906.27 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 906.27 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 416,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,884.20/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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