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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 695.05 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 695.05 and 155.27 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 695.05 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/695.05 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 695.05 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 107,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,920.41/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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