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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.77, 692.25 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.77, 692.25 and 379.96 is: 569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.77 : 692.25 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.77/692.25 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.77x = 692.25 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.77x = 263,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,027.31/461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.61

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