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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.06, 689.97 and 287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.06, 689.97 and 287.81 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.06 : 689.97 = 287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.06/689.97 = 287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.06x = 689.97 × 287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.06x = 198,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,581.99/461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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