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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 691.65 and 324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 691.65 and 324.41 is: 486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 691.65 = 324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/691.65 = 324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 691.65 × 324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 224,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,380.71/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.08

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