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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 690.86 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 690.86 and 331.31 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 690.86 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/690.86 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 690.86 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 228,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,891.38/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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