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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.15, 694.76 and 371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.15, 694.76 and 371.81 is: 556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.15 : 694.76 = 371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.15/694.76 = 371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.15x = 694.76 × 371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.15x = 258,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,313.38/464.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.54

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