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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.17, 694.83 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.17, 694.83 and 154.97 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.17 : 694.83 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.17/694.83 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.17x = 694.83 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.17x = 107,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,674.33/463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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