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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.47, 694.80 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.47, 694.80 and 306.87 is: 460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.47 : 694.80 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.47/694.80 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.47x = 694.80 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.47x = 213,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,213.28/463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.04

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