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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 695.67 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 695.67 and 373.60 is: 559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 695.67 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/695.67 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 695.67 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 259,902.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,902.31/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.42

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