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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 700.44 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 700.44 and 375.22 is: 562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 700.44 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/700.44 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 700.44 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 262,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,819.10/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.84

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