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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 689.71 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 689.71 and 243.54 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 689.71 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/689.71 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 689.71 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 167,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,971.97/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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