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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 647.42 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 647.42 and 376.16 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 647.42 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/647.42 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 647.42 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 243,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,528.39/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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