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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 692.28 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 692.28 and 245.16 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 692.28 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/692.28 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 692.28 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 169,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,719.36/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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