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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 690.96 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 690.96 and 244.37 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 690.96 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/690.96 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 690.96 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 168,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,846.59/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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