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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 695.13 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 695.13 and 246.88 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 695.13 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/695.13 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 695.13 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 171,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,613.69/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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