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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 690.64 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 690.64 and 241.44 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 690.64 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/690.64 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 690.64 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 166,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,748.12/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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