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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.81, 691.47 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.81, 691.47 and 244.38 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.81 : 691.47 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.81/691.47 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.81x = 691.47 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.81x = 168,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,981.44/460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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