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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 690.72 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 690.72 and 244.32 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 690.72 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/690.72 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 690.72 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 168,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,756.71/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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