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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 694.37 and 308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 694.37 and 308.74 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 694.37 = 308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/694.37 = 308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 694.37 × 308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 214,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,376.32/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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