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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 694.80 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 694.80 and 246.52 is: 369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 694.80 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/694.80 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 694.80 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 171,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,282.10/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.62

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