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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 699.36 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 699.36 and 379.08 is: 569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 699.36 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/699.36 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 699.36 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 265,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,113.39/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.40

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