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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.50, 695.31 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.50, 695.31 and 247.26 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 695.31 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/695.31 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 695.31 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 171,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,922.35/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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