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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.55, 691.74 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.55, 691.74 and 201.24 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.55 : 691.74 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.55/691.74 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.55x = 691.74 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.55x = 139,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,205.76/461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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