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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 700.23 and 379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 700.23 and 379.25 is: 568.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 700.23 = 379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/700.23 = 379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 700.23 × 379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 265,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,558.73/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.05

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