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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 695.79 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 695.79 and 247.74 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 695.79 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/695.79 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 695.79 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 172,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,375.01/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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