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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 696.72 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 696.72 and 247.91 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 696.72 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/696.72 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 696.72 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 172,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,723.86/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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