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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 695.96 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 695.96 and 268.84 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 695.96 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/695.96 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 695.96 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 187,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,098.80/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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