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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 697.28 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 697.28 and 176.40 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 697.28 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/697.28 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 697.28 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 122,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,999.31/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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