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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 696.48 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 696.48 and 355.78 is: 533.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 696.48 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/696.48 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 696.48 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 247,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,793.65/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.67

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