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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.65, 701.60 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.65, 701.60 and 370.46 is: 554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.65 : 701.60 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.65/701.60 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.65x = 701.60 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.65x = 259,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,914.74/468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.60

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