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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 691.14 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 691.14 and 339.44 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 691.14 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/691.14 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 691.14 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 234,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,600.56/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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