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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 695.92 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 695.92 and 247.68 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 695.92 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/695.92 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 695.92 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 172,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,365.47/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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