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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 691.60 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 691.60 and 325.44 is: 488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 691.60 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/691.60 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 691.60 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 225,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,074.30/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.10

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