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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 691.62 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 691.62 and 352.72 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 691.62 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/691.62 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 691.62 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 243,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,948.21/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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