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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.04, 692.04 and 296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.04, 692.04 and 296.72 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.04 : 692.04 = 296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.04/692.04 = 296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.04x = 692.04 × 296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.04x = 205,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,342.11/461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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