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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.73, 696.17 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.73, 696.17 and 245.02 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.73 : 696.17 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.73/696.17 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.73x = 696.17 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.73x = 170,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,575.57/464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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