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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 694.51 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 694.51 and 360.16 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 694.51 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/694.51 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 694.51 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 250,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,134.72/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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