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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.65, 697.34 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.65, 697.34 and 245.52 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.65 : 697.34 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.65/697.34 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.65x = 697.34 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.65x = 171,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,211.53/464.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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