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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.30, 691.13 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.30, 691.13 and 375.17 is: 562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.30 : 691.13 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.30/691.13 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.30x = 691.13 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.30x = 259,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,288.72/461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.09

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