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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.83, 697.75 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.83, 697.75 and 245.76 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.83 : 697.75 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.83/697.75 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.83x = 697.75 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.83x = 171,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,479.04/465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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