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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 691.16 and 345.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 691.16 and 345.05 is: 517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 691.16 = 345.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/691.16 = 345.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 691.16 × 345.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 238,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,484.76/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.29

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