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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 694.37 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 694.37 and 254.55 is: 381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 694.37 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/694.37 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 694.37 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 176,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,751.88/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.49

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