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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 697.86 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 697.86 and 377.49 is: 566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 697.86 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/697.86 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 697.86 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 263,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,435.17/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.24

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