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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 695.61 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 695.61 and 220.68 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 695.61 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/695.61 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 695.61 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 153,507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,507.21/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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