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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 691.90 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 691.90 and 339.64 is: 509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 691.90 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/691.90 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 691.90 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 234,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,996.92/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.16

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