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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.95, 697.46 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.95, 697.46 and 176.38 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.95 : 697.46 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.95/697.46 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.95x = 697.46 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.95x = 123,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,017.99/464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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