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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.39, 696.92 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.39, 696.92 and 374.18 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.39 : 696.92 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.39/696.92 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.39x = 696.92 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.39x = 260,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,772.72/464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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