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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 689.48 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 689.48 and 243.39 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 689.48 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/689.48 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 689.48 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 167,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,811.32/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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