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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.45, 695.28 and 371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.45, 695.28 and 371.78 is: 558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.45 : 695.28 = 371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.45/695.28 = 371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.45x = 695.28 × 371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.45x = 258,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,487.72/462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.95

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