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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 690.78 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 690.78 and 244.46 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 690.78 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/690.78 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 690.78 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 168,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,868.08/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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