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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 697.41 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 697.41 and 176.28 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 697.41 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/697.41 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 697.41 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 122,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,939.43/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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