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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 695.84 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 695.84 and 371.93 is: 558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 695.84 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/695.84 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 695.84 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 258,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,798.43/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.41

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