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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.69, 695.79 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.69, 695.79 and 361.18 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.69 : 695.79 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.69/695.79 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.69x = 695.79 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.69x = 251,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,305.43/463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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