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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.97, 697.05 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.97, 697.05 and 362.10 is: 542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.97 : 697.05 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.97/697.05 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.97x = 697.05 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.97x = 252,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,401.81/464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.83

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