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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 697.36 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 697.36 and 374.46 is: 561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 697.36 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/697.36 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 697.36 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 261,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,133.43/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.96

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