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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.77, 696.82 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.77, 696.82 and 233.46 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.77 : 696.82 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.77/696.82 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.77x = 696.82 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.77x = 162,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679.01/464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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