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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.15, 690.84 and 306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.15, 690.84 and 306.61 is: 459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.15 : 690.84 = 306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.15/690.84 = 306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.15x = 690.84 × 306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.15x = 211,818.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,818.45/461.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.33

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