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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.41, 691.22 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.41, 691.22 and 307.32 is: 461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.41 : 691.22 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.41/691.22 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.41x = 691.22 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.41x = 212,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,425.73/460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.38

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