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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 694.08 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 694.08 and 246.08 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 694.08 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/694.08 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 694.08 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 170,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,799.21/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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