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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 696.39 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 696.39 and 230.48 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 696.39 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/696.39 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 696.39 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 160,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,503.97/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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