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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.99, 693.68 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.99, 693.68 and 289.75 is: 435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.99 : 693.68 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.99/693.68 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.99x = 693.68 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.99x = 200,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,993.53/461.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.06

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