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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.73, 696.71 and 362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.73, 696.71 and 362.47 is: 543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.73 : 696.71 = 362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.73/696.71 = 362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.73x = 696.71 × 362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.73x = 252,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,538.93/464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.41

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