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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.89, 692.20 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.89, 692.20 and 245.03 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.89 : 692.20 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.89/692.20 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.89x = 692.20 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.89x = 169,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,608.54/461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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