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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.78, 886.46 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.78, 886.46 and 461.64 is: 691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.78 : 886.46 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.78/886.46 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.78x = 886.46 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.78x = 409,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,223.09/591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.51

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