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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.59, 694.98 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.59, 694.98 and 247.32 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.59 : 694.98 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.59/694.98 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.59x = 694.98 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.59x = 171,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,882.45/463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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