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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 690.35 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 690.35 and 243.63 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 690.35 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/690.35 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 690.35 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 168,191.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,191.38/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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