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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 697.68 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 697.68 and 176.48 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 697.68 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/697.68 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 697.68 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 123,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,126.57/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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