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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.62, 691.51 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.62, 691.51 and 403.91 is: 605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.62 : 691.51 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.62/691.51 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.62x = 691.51 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.62x = 279,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,309.77/461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.06

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