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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.01, 691.95 and 307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.01, 691.95 and 307.05 is: 460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.01 : 691.95 = 307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.01/691.95 = 307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.01x = 691.95 × 307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.01x = 212,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,461.23/461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.86

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