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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 694.96 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 694.96 and 268.43 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 694.96 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/694.96 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 694.96 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 186,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,548.59/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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