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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 691.86 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 691.86 and 339.96 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 691.86 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/691.86 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 691.86 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 235,204.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,204.73/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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