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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 692.28 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 692.28 and 245.04 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 692.28 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/692.28 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 692.28 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 169,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,636.29/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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