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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.06, 696.52 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.06, 696.52 and 244.85 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.06 : 696.52 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.06/696.52 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.06x = 696.52 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.06x = 170,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,538.83/464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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