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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.84, 691.67 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.84, 691.67 and 375.57 is: 562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.84 : 691.67 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.84/691.67 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.84x = 691.67 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.84x = 259,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,771.44/461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.48

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