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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 693.87 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 693.87 and 246.48 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 693.87 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/693.87 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 693.87 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 171,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,025.08/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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