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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.71, 697.62 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.71, 697.62 and 373.91 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.71 : 697.62 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.71/697.62 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.71x = 697.62 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.71x = 260,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,847.09/465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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