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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 690.89 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 690.89 and 243.91 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 690.89 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/690.89 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 690.89 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 168,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,514.98/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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