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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.84, 691.14 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.84, 691.14 and 244.32 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.84 : 691.14 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.84/691.14 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.84x = 691.14 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.84x = 168,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,859.32/460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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