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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 691.14 and 324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 691.14 and 324.11 is: 485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 691.14 = 324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/691.14 = 324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 691.14 × 324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 224,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,000.71/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.80

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