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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 694.74 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 694.74 and 309.32 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 694.74 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/694.74 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 694.74 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 214,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,896.98/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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