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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 690.54 and 345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 690.54 and 345.64 is: 517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 690.54 = 345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/690.54 = 345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 690.54 × 345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 238,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,678.25/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.65

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