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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 695.13 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 695.13 and 247.29 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 695.13 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/695.13 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 695.13 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 171,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,898.70/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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