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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.23, 696.54 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.23, 696.54 and 247.75 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.23 : 696.54 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.23/696.54 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.23x = 696.54 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.23x = 172,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,567.79/464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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