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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 694.53 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 694.53 and 246.57 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 694.53 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/694.53 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 694.53 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 171,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,250.26/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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