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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 695.58 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 695.58 and 382.32 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 695.58 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/695.58 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 695.58 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 265,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,934.15/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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