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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.17, 698.22 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.17, 698.22 and 374.64 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.17 : 698.22 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.17/698.22 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.17x = 698.22 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.17x = 261,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,581.14/466.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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