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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 693.28 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 693.28 and 246.08 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 693.28 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/693.28 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 693.28 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 170,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,602.34/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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