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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 691.38 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 691.38 and 411.24 is: 616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 691.38 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/691.38 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 691.38 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 284,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,323.11/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.14

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