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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 691.16 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 691.16 and 339.14 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 691.16 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/691.16 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 691.16 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 234,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,394.85/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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