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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.35, 691.87 and 375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.35, 691.87 and 375.69 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.35 : 691.87 = 375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.35/691.87 = 375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.35x = 691.87 × 375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.35x = 259,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,928.64/463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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