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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.89, 1,038.49 and 460.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.89, 1,038.49 and 460.95 is: 691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.89 : 1,038.49 = 460.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.89/1,038.49 = 460.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.89x = 1,038.49 × 460.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.89x = 478,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,688.65/691.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.85

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