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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 693.42 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 693.42 and 366.52 is: 548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 693.42 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/693.42 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 693.42 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 254,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,152.30/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.93

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