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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 690.66 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 690.66 and 339.30 is: 507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 690.66 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/690.66 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 690.66 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 234,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,340.94/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.96

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