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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.89, 691.93 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.89, 691.93 and 346.47 is: 519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.89 : 691.93 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.89/691.93 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.89x = 691.93 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.89x = 239,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,728.88/461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.02

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