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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.51, 690.56 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.51, 690.56 and 244.04 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.51 : 690.56 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.51/690.56 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.51x = 690.56 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.51x = 168,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,520.50/460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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