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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.06, 698.32 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.06, 698.32 and 378.52 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.06 : 698.32 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.06/698.32 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.06x = 698.32 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.06x = 264,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,328.09/465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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