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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 694.72 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 694.72 and 247.10 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 694.72 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/694.72 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 694.72 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 171,665.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,665.31/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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