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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 691.90 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 691.90 and 307.12 is: 460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 691.90 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/691.90 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 691.90 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 212,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,496.33/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.87

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