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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 646.98 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 646.98 and 358.28 is: 494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 646.98 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/646.98 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 646.98 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 231,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,799.99/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.20

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