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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 695.70 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 695.70 and 247.26 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 695.70 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/695.70 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 695.70 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 172,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,018.78/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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