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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 696.50 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 696.50 and 244.95 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 696.50 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/696.50 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 696.50 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 170,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,606.72/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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