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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.81, 694.31 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.81, 694.31 and 246.32 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.81 : 694.31 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.81/694.31 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.81x = 694.31 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.81x = 171,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,017.74/462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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