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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 692.21 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 692.21 and 340.13 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 692.21 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/692.21 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 692.21 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 235,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,436.23/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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