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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 691.70 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 691.70 and 266.79 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 691.70 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/691.70 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 691.70 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 184,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,537.31/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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