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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 691.74 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 691.74 and 363.89 is: 545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 691.74 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/691.74 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 691.74 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 251,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,719.00/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.92

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