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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 693.46 and 376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 693.46 and 376.45 is: 563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 693.46 = 376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/693.46 = 376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 693.46 × 376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 261,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,051.75/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.44

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