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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.57, 696.86 and 247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.57, 696.86 and 247.70 is: 371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.57 : 696.86 = 247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.57/696.86 = 247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.57x = 696.86 × 247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.57x = 172,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,607.50/464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.55

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