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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.05, 696.39 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.05, 696.39 and 247.78 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.05 : 696.39 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.05/696.39 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.05x = 696.39 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.05x = 172,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,551.51/464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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