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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.79, 695.97 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.79, 695.97 and 175.23 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.79 : 695.97 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.79/695.97 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.79x = 695.97 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.79x = 121,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,954.82/463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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