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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.20, 691.80 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.20, 691.80 and 331.60 is: 497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.20 : 691.80 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.20/691.80 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.20x = 691.80 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.20x = 229,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,400.88/461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.40

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