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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.00, 691.83 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.00, 691.83 and 345.75 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.00 : 691.83 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.00/691.83 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.00x = 691.83 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.00x = 239,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,200.22/461.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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