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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.95, 697.41 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.95, 697.41 and 118.30 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.95 : 697.41 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.95/697.41 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.95x = 697.41 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.95x = 82,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,500.12/464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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