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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.47, 701.60 and 376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.47, 701.60 and 376.67 is: 564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.47 : 701.60 = 376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.47/701.60 = 376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.47x = 701.60 × 376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.47x = 264,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,266.28/468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.11

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