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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 696.04 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 696.04 and 175.94 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 696.04 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/696.04 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 696.04 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 122,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,461.28/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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