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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 690.76 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 690.76 and 357.66 is: 535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 690.76 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/690.76 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 690.76 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 247,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,053.77/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.70

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