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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.56 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.56 and 243.68 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.56 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.56 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.56 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 168,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,275.66/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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