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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.73, 697.29 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.73, 697.29 and 248.25 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.73 : 697.29 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.73/697.29 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.73x = 697.29 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.73x = 173,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,102.24/464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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