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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 693.68 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 693.68 and 231.65 is: 347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 693.68 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/693.68 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 693.68 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 160,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,686.35/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.03

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