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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 697.17 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 697.17 and 247.67 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 697.17 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/697.17 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 697.17 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 172,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,668.09/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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