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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 693.06 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 693.06 and 245.68 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 693.06 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/693.06 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 693.06 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 170,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,270.98/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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