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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.06, 699.21 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.06, 699.21 and 374.40 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.06 : 699.21 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.06/699.21 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.06x = 699.21 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.06x = 261,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,784.22/465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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