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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 691.78 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 691.78 and 340.32 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 691.78 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/691.78 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 691.78 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 235,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,426.57/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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