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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 698.04 and 374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 698.04 and 374.66 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 698.04 = 374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/698.04 = 374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 698.04 × 374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 261,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,527.67/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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