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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 698.09 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 698.09 and 373.43 is: 560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 698.09 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/698.09 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 698.09 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 260,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,682.39/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.66

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