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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 695 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 695 and 174.80 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 695 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/695 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 695 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 121,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,486.00/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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