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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 695.84 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 695.84 and 307.46 is: 461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 695.84 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/695.84 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 695.84 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 213,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,943.17/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.67

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