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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.20, 691.97 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.20, 691.97 and 410.22 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.20 : 691.97 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.20/691.97 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.20x = 691.97 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.20x = 283,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,859.93/461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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