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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.59, 694.17 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.59, 694.17 and 246.32 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.59 : 694.17 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.59/694.17 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.59x = 694.17 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.59x = 170,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,987.95/462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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