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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.88, 698.93 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.88, 698.93 and 383.74 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.88 : 698.93 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.88/698.93 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.88x = 698.93 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.88x = 268,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,207.40/465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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