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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 696.18 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 696.18 and 355.38 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 696.18 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/696.18 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 696.18 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 247,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,408.45/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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