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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 689.94 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 689.94 and 243.84 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 689.94 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/689.94 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 689.94 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 168,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,234.97/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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