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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 697.25 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 697.25 and 245.45 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 697.25 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/697.25 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 697.25 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 171,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,140.01/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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