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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.73, 696.69 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.73, 696.69 and 248.46 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.73 : 696.69 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.73/696.69 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.73x = 696.69 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.73x = 173,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,099.60/464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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