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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 690.87 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 690.87 and 244.38 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 690.87 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/690.87 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 690.87 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 168,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,834.81/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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