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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.84, 692.80 and 347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.84, 692.80 and 347.72 is: 521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.84 : 692.80 = 347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.84/692.80 = 347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.84x = 692.80 × 347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.84x = 240,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,896.08/461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.61

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