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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 691.40 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 691.40 and 244.12 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 691.40 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/691.40 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 691.40 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 168,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,784.57/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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