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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.01, 690.30 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.01, 690.30 and 240.83 is: 361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.01 : 690.30 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.01/690.30 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.01x = 690.30 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.01x = 166,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,241.50/460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.39

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