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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 694.89 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 694.89 and 246.78 is: 370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 694.89 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/694.89 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 694.89 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 171,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,484.95/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.34

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