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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 694.40 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 694.40 and 376.96 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 694.40 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/694.40 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 694.40 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 261,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,761.02/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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