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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.53, 696.37 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.53, 696.37 and 175.75 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.53 : 696.37 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.53/696.37 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.53x = 696.37 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.53x = 122,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,386.15/464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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