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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 691.04 and 314.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 691.04 and 314.87 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 691.04 = 314.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/691.04 = 314.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 691.04 × 314.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 217,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,582.74/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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