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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 696.44 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 696.44 and 244.68 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 696.44 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/696.44 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 696.44 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 170,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,404.94/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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