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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 691.80 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 691.80 and 268.84 is: 402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 691.80 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/691.80 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 691.80 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 185,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,983.51/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.84

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