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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.62, 700.46 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.62, 700.46 and 375.86 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.62 : 700.46 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.62/700.46 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.62x = 700.46 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.62x = 263,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,274.90/467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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