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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 693.98 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 693.98 and 359.90 is: 539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 693.98 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/693.98 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 693.98 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 249,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,758.13/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.34

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