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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.13, 697.64 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.13, 697.64 and 245.67 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.13 : 697.64 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.13/697.64 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.13x = 697.64 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.13x = 171,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,385.12/465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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