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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 691.74 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 691.74 and 375.40 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 691.74 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/691.74 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 691.74 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 259,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,679.20/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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