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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 691.07 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 691.07 and 296.52 is: 444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 691.07 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/691.07 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 691.07 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 204,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,916.08/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.39

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