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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.45, 695.33 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.45, 695.33 and 246.88 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.45 : 695.33 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.45/695.33 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.45x = 695.33 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.45x = 171,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,658.36/463.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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