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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 704.43 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 704.43 and 366.48 is: 550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 704.43 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/704.43 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 704.43 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 258,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,159.51/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.35

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