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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.43, 647.01 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.43, 647.01 and 371.47 is: 513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.43 : 647.01 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.43/647.01 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.43x = 647.01 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.43x = 240,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,344.80/468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.09

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