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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.25, 691.02 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.25, 691.02 and 287.82 is: 431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.25 : 691.02 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.25/691.02 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.25x = 691.02 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.25x = 198,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,889.38/461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.20

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