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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 692.07 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 692.07 and 331.24 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 692.07 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/692.07 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 692.07 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 229,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,241.27/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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