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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 697 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 697 and 176.24 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 697 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/697 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 697 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 122,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,839.28/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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