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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 696.85 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 696.85 and 122.60 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 696.85 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/696.85 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 696.85 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 85,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,433.81/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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