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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 690.82 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 690.82 and 244.20 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 690.82 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/690.82 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 690.82 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 168,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,698.24/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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