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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 690.50 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 690.50 and 244.28 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 690.50 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/690.50 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 690.50 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 168,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,675.34/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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