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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 695.01 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 695.01 and 232.45 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 695.01 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/695.01 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 695.01 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 161,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,551.60/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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