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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 697.46 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 697.46 and 373.23 is: 557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 697.46 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/697.46 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 697.46 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 260,311.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,311.13/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.32

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