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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 697.21 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 697.21 and 374.37 is: 561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 697.21 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/697.21 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 697.21 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 261,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,009.15/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.82

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