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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 697.56 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 697.56 and 245.44 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 697.56 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/697.56 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 697.56 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 171,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,209.13/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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