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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 697.65 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 697.65 and 248.64 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 697.65 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/697.65 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 697.65 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 173,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,463.70/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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