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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.14, 691.64 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.14, 691.64 and 275.58 is: 413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.14 : 691.64 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.14/691.64 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.14x = 691.64 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.14x = 190,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,602.15/461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.33

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