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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 695.03 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 695.03 and 246.79 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 695.03 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/695.03 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 695.03 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 171,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,523.60/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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