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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.59, 690.58 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.59, 690.58 and 241.48 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.59 : 690.58 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.59/690.58 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.59x = 690.58 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.59x = 166,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,761.26/460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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