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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.89, 696.23 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.89, 696.23 and 244.76 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.89 : 696.23 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.89/696.23 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.89x = 696.23 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.89x = 170,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,404.55/463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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