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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.04, 697.56 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.04, 697.56 and 245.89 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.04 : 697.56 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.04/697.56 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.04x = 697.56 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.04x = 171,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,520.44/465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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