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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 745.65 and 461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 745.65 and 461.10 is: 691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 745.65 = 461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/745.65 = 461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 745.65 × 461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 343,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,819.22/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.65

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