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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.77, 695.69 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.77, 695.69 and 378.09 is: 567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.77 : 695.69 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.77/695.69 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.77x = 695.69 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.77x = 263,031.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,031.54/463.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.16

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