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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 691.63 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 691.63 and 461.93 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 691.63 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/691.63 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 691.63 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 319,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,484.65/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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