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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.66, 701.84 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.66, 701.84 and 377.44 is: 566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.66 : 701.84 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.66/701.84 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.66x = 701.84 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.66x = 264,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,902.49/467.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.44

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