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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.66, 692.60 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.66, 692.60 and 245.20 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.66 : 692.60 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.66/692.60 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.66x = 692.60 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.66x = 169,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,825.52/461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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