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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.98, 693.71 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.98, 693.71 and 352.32 is: 529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.98 : 693.71 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.98/693.71 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.98x = 693.71 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.98x = 244,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,407.91/461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.04

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