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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 693.90 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 693.90 and 359.75 is: 538.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 693.90 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/693.90 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 693.90 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 249,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,632.26/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.84

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