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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 691 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 691 and 353.28 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 691 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/691 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 691 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 244,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,116.48/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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