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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 691.23 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 691.23 and 363.45 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 691.23 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/691.23 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 691.23 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 251,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,227.54/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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