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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 692.72 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 692.72 and 245.48 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 692.72 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/692.72 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 692.72 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 170,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,048.91/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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