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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.66, 698.84 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.66, 698.84 and 375.44 is: 563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.66 : 698.84 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.66/698.84 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.66x = 698.84 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.66x = 262,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,372.49/465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.44

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