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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.49, 695.28 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.49, 695.28 and 244.23 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.49 : 695.28 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.49/695.28 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.49x = 695.28 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.49x = 169,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,808.23/463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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