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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.22, 692.33 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.22, 692.33 and 431.48 is: 647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.22 : 692.33 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.22/692.33 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.22x = 692.33 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.22x = 298,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,720.93/461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.68

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