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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 697.11 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 697.11 and 245.70 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 697.11 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/697.11 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 697.11 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 171,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,279.93/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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