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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 692.49 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 692.49 and 230.54 is: 345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 692.49 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/692.49 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 692.49 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 159,643.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,643.18/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.86

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