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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.90, 695.42 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.90, 695.42 and 175.54 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.90 : 695.42 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.90/695.42 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.90x = 695.42 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.90x = 122,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,074.03/463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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