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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 696.70 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 696.70 and 245.04 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 696.70 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/696.70 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 696.70 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 170,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,719.02/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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