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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 696.44 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 696.44 and 367.49 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 696.44 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/696.44 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 696.44 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 255,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,929.42/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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