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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 695.25 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 695.25 and 247.59 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 695.25 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/695.25 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 695.25 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 172,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,136.95/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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