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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.47, 795.76 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.47, 795.76 and 461.72 is: 691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.47 : 795.76 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.47/795.76 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.47x = 795.76 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.47x = 367,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,418.31/531.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.32

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