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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 695.08 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 695.08 and 244.48 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 695.08 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/695.08 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 695.08 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 169,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,933.16/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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