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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 691.08 and 461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 691.08 and 461.82 is: 637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 691.08 = 461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/691.08 = 461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 691.08 × 461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 319,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,154.57/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.04

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