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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 693.41 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 693.41 and 246.21 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 693.41 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/693.41 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 693.41 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 170,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,723.25/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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