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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.49, 695.79 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.49, 695.79 and 220.28 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.49 : 695.79 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.49/695.79 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.49x = 695.79 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.49x = 153,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,265.14/464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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