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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.20, 690.52 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.20, 690.52 and 379.92 is: 568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.20 : 690.52 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.20/690.52 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.20x = 690.52 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.20x = 262,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,342.36/461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.83

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