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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 696.82 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 696.82 and 135.57 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 696.82 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/696.82 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 696.82 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 94,467.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,467.89/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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