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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 696.90 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 696.90 and 247.96 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 696.90 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/696.90 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 696.90 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 172,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,803.32/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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