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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 696.50 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 696.50 and 373.16 is: 558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 696.50 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/696.50 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 696.50 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 259,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,904.07/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.98

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