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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.41, 691.09 and 379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.41, 691.09 and 379.33 is: 568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.41 : 691.09 = 379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.41/691.09 = 379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.41x = 691.09 × 379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.41x = 262,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,151.17/461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.15

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