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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 693.87 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 693.87 and 243.59 is: 364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 693.87 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/693.87 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 693.87 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 169,019.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,019.31/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.67

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