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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 695.84 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 695.84 and 373.44 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 695.84 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/695.84 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 695.84 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 259,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,854.49/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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