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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.36, 696.36 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.36, 696.36 and 247.82 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.36 : 696.36 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.36/696.36 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.36x = 696.36 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.36x = 172,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,571.94/464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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