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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.39, 696.05 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.39, 696.05 and 247.85 is: 371.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.39 : 696.05 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.39/696.05 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.39x = 696.05 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.39x = 172,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,514.75/464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.49

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