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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.13, 694.03 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.13, 694.03 and 346.20 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.13 : 694.03 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.13/694.03 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.13x = 694.03 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.13x = 240,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,273.19/461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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