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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.97, 702.47 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.97, 702.47 and 377.17 is: 564.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.97 : 702.47 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.97/702.47 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.97x = 702.47 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.97x = 264,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,950.61/468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.96

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