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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.55, 695.70 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.55, 695.70 and 232.63 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.55 : 695.70 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.55/695.70 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.55x = 695.70 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.55x = 161,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,838.95/463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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