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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 696.17 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 696.17 and 245.23 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 696.17 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/696.17 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 696.17 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 170,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,719.34/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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