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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 694.32 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 694.32 and 246.76 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 694.32 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/694.32 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 694.32 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 171,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,330.40/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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