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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.43, 701.49 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.43, 701.49 and 377.22 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.43 : 701.49 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.43/701.49 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.43x = 701.49 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.43x = 264,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,616.06/467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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