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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 697.32 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 697.32 and 248.76 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 697.32 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/697.32 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 697.32 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 173,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,465.32/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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