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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.62, 696.96 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.62, 696.96 and 156.47 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.62 : 696.96 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.62/696.96 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.62x = 696.96 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.62x = 109,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,053.33/464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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