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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.01, 691.53 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.01, 691.53 and 268.50 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.01 : 691.53 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.01/691.53 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.01x = 691.53 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.01x = 185,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,675.81/461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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