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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 691.60 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 691.60 and 324.28 is: 485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 691.60 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/691.60 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 691.60 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 224,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,272.05/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.73

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