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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 691.64 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 691.64 and 245.13 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 691.64 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/691.64 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 691.64 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 169,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,538.81/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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