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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.57, 691.01 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.57, 691.01 and 244 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.57 : 691.01 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.57/691.01 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.57x = 691.01 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.57x = 168,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,606.44/460.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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