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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 694.58 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 694.58 and 309.89 is: 464.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 694.58 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/694.58 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 694.58 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 215,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,243.58/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.73

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