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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.69, 691.72 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.69, 691.72 and 331.48 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.69 : 691.72 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.69/691.72 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.69x = 691.72 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.69x = 229,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,291.35/461.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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