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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 704.45 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 704.45 and 382.42 is: 574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 704.45 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/704.45 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 704.45 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 269,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,395.45/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.37

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