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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 691.94 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 691.94 and 307.35 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 691.94 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/691.94 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 691.94 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 212,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,667.52/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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