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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.63, 697.64 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.63, 697.64 and 248.82 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.63 : 697.64 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.63/697.64 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.63x = 697.64 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.63x = 173,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,585.54/465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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