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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.13, 695.01 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.13, 695.01 and 246.86 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.13 : 695.01 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.13/695.01 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.13x = 695.01 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.13x = 171,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,570.17/463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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