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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.78, 695.99 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.78, 695.99 and 247.51 is: 371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.78 : 695.99 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.78/695.99 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.78x = 695.99 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.78x = 172,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,263.25/463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.43

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