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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.47, 691.66 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.47, 691.66 and 201.69 is: 302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.47 : 691.66 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.47/691.66 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.47x = 691.66 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.47x = 139,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,500.91/461.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.30

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