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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.90, 697.34 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.90, 697.34 and 378.12 is: 567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.90 : 697.34 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.90/697.34 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.90x = 697.34 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.90x = 263,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,676.31/464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.17

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