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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.93, 693.90 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.93, 693.90 and 340.97 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.93 : 693.90 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.93/693.90 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.93x = 693.90 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.93x = 236,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,595.61/461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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