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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.99, 696.37 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.99, 696.37 and 244.70 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.99 : 696.37 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.99/696.37 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.99x = 696.37 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.99x = 170,397.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,397.65/463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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