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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.17, 690.35 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.17, 690.35 and 243.69 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.17 : 690.35 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.17/690.35 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.17x = 690.35 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.17x = 168,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,231.39/460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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