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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 693.23 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 693.23 and 245.57 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 693.23 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/693.23 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 693.23 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 170,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,231.80/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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