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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.42, 690.89 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.42, 690.89 and 337.94 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.42 : 690.89 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.42/690.89 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.42x = 690.89 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.42x = 233,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,475.91/461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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