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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.57, 691.56 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.57, 691.56 and 331.31 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.57 : 691.56 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.57/691.56 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.57x = 691.56 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.57x = 229,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,122.47/461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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