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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 690.30 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 690.30 and 275.58 is: 412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 690.30 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/690.30 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 690.30 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 190,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,232.87/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.33

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