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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 645.05 and 373.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 645.05 and 373.57 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 645.05 = 373.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/645.05 = 373.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 645.05 × 373.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 240,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,970.65/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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