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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.94, 694.22 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.94, 694.22 and 246.48 is: 369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.94 : 694.22 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.94/694.22 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.94x = 694.22 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.94x = 171,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,111.35/462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.62

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