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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.13, 696.60 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.13, 696.60 and 247.86 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.13 : 696.60 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.13/696.60 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.13x = 696.60 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.13x = 172,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,659.28/464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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