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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.78, 691.11 and 388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.78, 691.11 and 388.74 is: 581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.78 : 691.11 = 388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.78/691.11 = 388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.78x = 691.11 × 388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.78x = 268,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,664.69/461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.80

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