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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 694.30 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 694.30 and 246.76 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 694.30 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/694.30 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 694.30 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 171,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,325.47/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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