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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.77, 690.21 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.77, 690.21 and 244.23 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.77 : 690.21 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.77/690.21 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.77x = 690.21 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.77x = 168,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,569.99/460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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