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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.25, 696.50 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.25, 696.50 and 175.77 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.25 : 696.50 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.25/696.50 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.25x = 696.50 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.25x = 122,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,422.93/464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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