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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.36, 695.28 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.36, 695.28 and 247.46 is: 370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.36 : 695.28 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.36/695.28 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.36x = 695.28 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.36x = 172,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,053.99/464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.52

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