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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 693.72 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 693.72 and 339.66 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 693.72 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/693.72 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 693.72 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 235,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,628.94/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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