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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 689.37 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 689.37 and 243.47 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 689.37 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/689.37 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 689.37 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 167,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,837.47/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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