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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 694.41 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 694.41 and 243.95 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 694.41 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/694.41 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 694.41 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 169,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,397.62/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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