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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 693.90 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 693.90 and 246.36 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 693.90 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/693.90 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 693.90 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 170,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,949.20/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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