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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.89, 696.84 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.89, 696.84 and 156.63 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.89 : 696.84 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.89/696.84 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.89x = 696.84 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.89x = 109,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,149.18/464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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