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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.95, 692.71 and 245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.95, 692.71 and 245.47 is: 368.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.95 : 692.71 = 245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.95/692.71 = 245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.95x = 692.71 × 245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.95x = 170,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,039.52/461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.09

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