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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.53, 693.80 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.53, 693.80 and 246.53 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.53 : 693.80 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.53/693.80 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.53x = 693.80 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.53x = 171,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,043.94/462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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