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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.99, 693.02 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.99, 693.02 and 230.64 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.99 : 693.02 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.99/693.02 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.99x = 693.02 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.99x = 159,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,836.98/461.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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