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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 693 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 693 and 366.48 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 693 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/693 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 693 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 253,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,970.64/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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