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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 695.38 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 695.38 and 377.57 is: 565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 695.38 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/695.38 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 695.38 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 262,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,554.63/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.31

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