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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 692.70 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 692.70 and 244.54 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 692.70 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/692.70 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 692.70 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 169,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,392.86/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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