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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.95, 691.74 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.95, 691.74 and 307.64 is: 460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.95 : 691.74 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.95/691.74 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.95x = 691.74 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.95x = 212,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,808.62/461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.68

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