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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461, 691.86 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461, 691.86 and 268.58 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 691.86 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/691.86 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 691.86 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 185,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,819.76/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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