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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 695.59 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 695.59 and 376.52 is: 565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 695.59 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/695.59 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 695.59 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 261,899.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,899.13/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.51

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