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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.27, 697.94 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.27, 697.94 and 379.59 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.27 : 697.94 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.27/697.94 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.27x = 697.94 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.27x = 264,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,931.04/465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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