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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.23, 691.76 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.23, 691.76 and 370.46 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.23 : 691.76 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.23/691.76 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.23x = 691.76 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.23x = 256,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,272.07/461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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