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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.75, 697.28 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.75, 697.28 and 362.39 is: 543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.75 : 697.28 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.75/697.28 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.75x = 697.28 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.75x = 252,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,687.82/464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.70

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