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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 690.32 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 690.32 and 243.78 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 690.32 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/690.32 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 690.32 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 168,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,284.99/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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