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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.87, 692.09 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.87, 692.09 and 307.76 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.87 : 692.09 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.87/692.09 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.87x = 692.09 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.87x = 212,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,996.08/461.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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