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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 691.56 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 691.56 and 244.44 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 691.56 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/691.56 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 691.56 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 169,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,044.93/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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