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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 696.98 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 696.98 and 374.21 is: 561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 696.98 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/696.98 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 696.98 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 260,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,819.56/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.59

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