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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 693.83 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 693.83 and 246.20 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 693.83 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/693.83 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 693.83 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 170,818.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,818.09/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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