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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 694.85 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 694.85 and 232.61 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 694.85 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/694.85 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 694.85 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 161,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,624.42/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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