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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 692.29 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 692.29 and 245.13 is: 367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 692.29 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/692.29 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 692.29 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 169,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,701.05/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.48

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