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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 691.88 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 691.88 and 370 is: 554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 691.88 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/691.88 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 691.88 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 255,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,995.60/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.49

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