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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 696.80 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 696.80 and 248.48 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 696.80 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/696.80 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 696.80 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 173,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,140.86/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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