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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.75, 690.32 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.75, 690.32 and 359.13 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.75 : 690.32 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.75/690.32 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.75x = 690.32 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.75x = 247,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,918.11/461.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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