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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 698.02 and 374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 698.02 and 374.91 is: 562.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 698.02 = 374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/698.02 = 374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 698.02 × 374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 261,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,690.25/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.63

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