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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.42, 692.36 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.42, 692.36 and 245 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.42 : 692.36 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.42/692.36 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.42x = 692.36 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.42x = 169,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,628.20/461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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