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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 691.39 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 691.39 and 324.19 is: 486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 691.39 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/691.39 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 691.39 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 224,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,141.72/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.12

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