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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.57, 695.46 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.57, 695.46 and 247.30 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.57 : 695.46 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.57/695.46 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.57x = 695.46 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.57x = 171,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,987.26/463.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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