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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.37, 691.65 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.37, 691.65 and 245.10 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.37 : 691.65 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.37/691.65 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.37x = 691.65 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.37x = 169,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,523.42/461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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