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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.79, 698.76 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.79, 698.76 and 379.31 is: 567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.79 : 698.76 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.79/698.76 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.79x = 698.76 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.79x = 265,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,043.16/466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.81

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