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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.25, 690.62 and 306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.25, 690.62 and 306.81 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.25 : 690.62 = 306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.25/690.62 = 306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.25x = 690.62 × 306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.25x = 211,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,887.59/461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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