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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 647.08 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 647.08 and 376.20 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 647.08 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/647.08 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 647.08 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 243,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,431.50/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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