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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.05, 691.85 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.05, 691.85 and 244.63 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.05 : 691.85 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.05/691.85 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.05x = 691.85 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.05x = 169,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,247.27/461.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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