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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 694.24 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 694.24 and 268.14 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 694.24 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/694.24 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 694.24 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 186,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,153.51/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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