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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 695.93 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 695.93 and 372.20 is: 557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 695.93 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/695.93 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 695.93 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 259,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,019.81/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.59

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