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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 691.32 and 432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 691.32 and 432.36 is: 648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 691.32 = 432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/691.32 = 432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 691.32 × 432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 298,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,899.12/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.31

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