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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.47, 691.43 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.47, 691.43 and 324.27 is: 485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.47 : 691.43 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.47/691.43 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.47x = 691.43 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.47x = 224,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,210.01/461.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.86

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