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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 695.28 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 695.28 and 247.17 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 695.28 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/695.28 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 695.28 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 171,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,852.36/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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