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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.79, 690.51 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.79, 690.51 and 244.52 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.79 : 690.51 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.79/690.51 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.79x = 690.51 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.79x = 168,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,843.51/460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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