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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 692.01 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 692.01 and 245.34 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 692.01 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/692.01 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 692.01 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 169,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,777.73/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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