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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.34, 689.28 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.34, 689.28 and 243.46 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.34 : 689.28 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.34/689.28 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.34x = 689.28 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.34x = 167,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,812.11/460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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