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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 656.10 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 656.10 and 461.70 is: 656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 656.10 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/656.10 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 656.10 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 302,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,921.37/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.10

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