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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 695.28 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 695.28 and 246.68 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 695.28 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/695.28 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 695.28 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 171,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,511.67/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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