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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 697 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 697 and 186.96 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 697 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/697 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 697 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 130,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,311.12/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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