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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 702.24 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 702.24 and 377.20 is: 564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 702.24 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/702.24 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 702.24 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 264,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,884.93/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.79

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