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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.91, 695.87 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.91, 695.87 and 373.19 is: 559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.91 : 695.87 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.91/695.87 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.91x = 695.87 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.91x = 259,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,686.38/463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.78

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