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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.17, 691.85 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.17, 691.85 and 244.69 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.17 : 691.85 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.17/691.85 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.17x = 691.85 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.17x = 169,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,288.78/461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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