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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 646.95 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 646.95 and 358.26 is: 494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 646.95 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/646.95 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 646.95 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 231,776.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,776.31/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.14

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