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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.66, 691.28 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.66, 691.28 and 244.38 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.66 : 691.28 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.66/691.28 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.66x = 691.28 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.66x = 168,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,935.01/460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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