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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.73, 692.79 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.73, 692.79 and 245.25 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.73 : 692.79 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.73/692.79 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.73x = 692.79 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.73x = 169,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,906.75/461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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