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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.97, 691.75 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.97, 691.75 and 244.70 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.97 : 691.75 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.97/691.75 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.97x = 691.75 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.97x = 169,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,268.07/460.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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