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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.31, 731.03 and 461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.31, 731.03 and 461.05 is: 691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.31 : 731.03 = 461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.31/731.03 = 461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.31x = 731.03 × 461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.31x = 337,037.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,037.25/487.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.64

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