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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 646.97 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 646.97 and 370.67 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 646.97 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/646.97 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 646.97 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 239,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,807.28/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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