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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 691.61 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 691.61 and 244.50 is: 366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 691.61 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/691.61 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 691.61 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 169,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,097.42/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.87

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