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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 701.48 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 701.48 and 376.36 is: 565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 701.48 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/701.48 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 701.48 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 264,009.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,009.01/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.72

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