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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 695.22 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 695.22 and 309.12 is: 463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 695.22 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/695.22 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 695.22 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 214,906.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,906.41/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.90

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