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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 691.74 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 691.74 and 345.54 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 691.74 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/691.74 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 691.74 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 239,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,023.84/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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