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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 692.91 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 692.91 and 245.67 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 692.91 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/692.91 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 692.91 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 170,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,227.20/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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