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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.59, 695.61 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.59, 695.61 and 247.14 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.59 : 695.61 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.59/695.61 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.59x = 695.61 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.59x = 171,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,913.06/463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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