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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 694.17 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 694.17 and 245.67 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 694.17 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/694.17 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 694.17 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 170,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,536.74/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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