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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 696.32 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 696.32 and 372.80 is: 559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 696.32 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/696.32 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 696.32 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 259,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,588.10/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.84

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