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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.17, 701.22 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.17, 701.22 and 376.64 is: 564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.17 : 701.22 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.17/701.22 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.17x = 701.22 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.17x = 264,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,107.50/468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.13

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