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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.50, 693.16 and 353.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.50, 693.16 and 353.85 is: 529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 693.16 = 353.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/693.16 = 353.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 693.16 × 353.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 245,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,274.67/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.18

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