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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 691.20 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 691.20 and 243.54 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 691.20 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/691.20 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 691.20 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 168,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,334.85/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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