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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 694.62 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 694.62 and 247.08 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 694.62 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/694.62 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 694.62 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 171,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,626.71/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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