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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 690.99 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 690.99 and 288.06 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 690.99 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/690.99 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 690.99 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 199,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,046.58/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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