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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 691.50 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 691.50 and 316.36 is: 474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 691.50 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/691.50 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 691.50 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 218,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,762.94/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.46

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