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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.60, 692.70 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.60, 692.70 and 245.34 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.60 : 692.70 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.60/692.70 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.60x = 692.70 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.60x = 169,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,947.02/461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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