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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 699.66 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 699.66 and 375.42 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 699.66 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/699.66 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 699.66 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 262,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,666.36/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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