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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 691.17 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 691.17 and 296.04 is: 443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 691.17 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/691.17 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 691.17 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 204,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,613.97/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.78

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