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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 695.70 and 232.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 695.70 and 232.91 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 695.70 = 232.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/695.70 = 232.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 695.70 × 232.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 162,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,032.01/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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