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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 691.88 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 691.88 and 346.50 is: 518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 691.88 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/691.88 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 691.88 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 239,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,734.69/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.99

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