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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.87, 695.75 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.87, 695.75 and 232.72 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.87 : 695.75 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.87/695.75 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.87x = 695.75 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.87x = 161,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,913.78/463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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