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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.57, 691.67 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.57, 691.67 and 364.30 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.57 : 691.67 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.57/691.67 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.57x = 691.67 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.57x = 251,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,974.56/461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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