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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 693.60 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 693.60 and 267.74 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 693.60 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/693.60 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 693.60 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 185,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,704.46/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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