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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 702.54 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 702.54 and 374.40 is: 560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 702.54 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/702.54 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 702.54 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 263,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,030.98/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.74

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