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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.24, 843.36 and 466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.24, 843.36 and 466.72 is: 700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.24 : 843.36 = 466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.24/843.36 = 466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.24x = 843.36 × 466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.24x = 393,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,612.98/562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.08

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