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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 692.97 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 692.97 and 245.44 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 692.97 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/692.97 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 692.97 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 170,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,082.56/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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