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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 689.98 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 689.98 and 243.56 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 689.98 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/689.98 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 689.98 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 168,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,051.53/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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