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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 699.51 and 379.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 699.51 and 379.81 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 699.51 = 379.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/699.51 = 379.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 699.51 × 379.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 265,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,677.40/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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