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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.66, 691.10 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.66, 691.10 and 244.19 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.66 : 691.10 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.66/691.10 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.66x = 691.10 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.66x = 168,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,759.71/460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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