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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 691.71 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 691.71 and 244.69 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 691.71 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/691.71 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 691.71 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 169,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,254.52/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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