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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.91, 695.09 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.91, 695.09 and 232.56 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.91 : 695.09 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.91/695.09 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.91x = 695.09 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.91x = 161,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,650.71/463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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