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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.30, 691.35 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.30, 691.35 and 403.25 is: 604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.30 : 691.35 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.30/691.35 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.30x = 691.35 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.30x = 278,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,783.43/461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.35

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