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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.42, 690.69 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.42, 690.69 and 244.34 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.42 : 690.69 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.42/690.69 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.42x = 690.69 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.42x = 168,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,763.19/461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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