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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 696.58 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 696.58 and 247.94 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 696.58 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/696.58 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 696.58 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 172,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,710.05/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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