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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 692.73 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 692.73 and 459.90 is: 690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 692.73 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/692.73 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 692.73 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 318,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,586.53/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.16

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