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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 692.33 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 692.33 and 343.89 is: 515.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 692.33 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/692.33 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 692.33 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 238,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,083.64/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.87

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