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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 691.50 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 691.50 and 244.44 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 691.50 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/691.50 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 691.50 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 169,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,030.26/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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