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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 697.38 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 697.38 and 176.38 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 697.38 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/697.38 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 697.38 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 123,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,003.88/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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