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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.78, 696.53 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.78, 696.53 and 233.73 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.78 : 696.53 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.78/696.53 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.78x = 696.53 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.78x = 162,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,800.54/464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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