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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 691.77 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 691.77 and 244.50 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 691.77 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/691.77 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 691.77 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 169,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,137.77/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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