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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 695.41 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 695.41 and 232.46 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 695.41 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/695.41 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 695.41 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 161,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,655.01/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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