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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 700.44 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 700.44 and 375.23 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 700.44 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/700.44 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 700.44 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 262,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,826.10/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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