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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 693.11 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 693.11 and 245.50 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 693.11 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/693.11 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 693.11 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 170,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,158.51/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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