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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 692.13 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 692.13 and 307.50 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 692.13 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/692.13 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 692.13 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 212,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,829.98/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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