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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 690.04 and 240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 690.04 and 240.61 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 690.04 = 240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/690.04 = 240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 690.04 × 240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 166,030.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,030.10/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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