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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.47, 695.31 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.47, 695.31 and 174.91 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.47 : 695.31 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.47/695.31 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.47x = 695.31 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.47x = 121,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,616.67/463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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