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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 695.28 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 695.28 and 247.16 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 695.28 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/695.28 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 695.28 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 171,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,845.40/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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