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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 692.46 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 692.46 and 291.72 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 692.46 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/692.46 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 692.46 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 202,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,004.43/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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