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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 690.16 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 690.16 and 243.57 is: 365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 690.16 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/690.16 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 690.16 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 168,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,099.43/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.41

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