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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 691.08 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 691.08 and 268.48 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 691.08 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/691.08 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 691.08 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 185,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,541.16/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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