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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 690.30 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 690.30 and 263.24 is: 394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 690.30 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/690.30 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 690.30 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 181,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,714.57/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.04

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