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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.38, 696.59 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.38, 696.59 and 175.84 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.38 : 696.59 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.38/696.59 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.38x = 696.59 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.38x = 122,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,488.39/464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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