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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.87, 693.90 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.87, 693.90 and 246.60 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.87 : 693.90 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.87/693.90 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.87x = 693.90 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.87x = 171,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,115.74/462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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