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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 695.61 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 695.61 and 247.32 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 695.61 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/695.61 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 695.61 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 172,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,038.27/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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