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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 695.61 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 695.61 and 175.26 is: 262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 695.61 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/695.61 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 695.61 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 121,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,912.61/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.96

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