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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 690.84 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 690.84 and 244.04 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 690.84 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/690.84 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 690.84 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 168,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,592.59/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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