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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.17, 691.89 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.17, 691.89 and 244.90 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.17 : 691.89 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.17/691.89 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.17x = 691.89 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.17x = 169,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,443.86/461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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