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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 706.95 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 706.95 and 373.50 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 706.95 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/706.95 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 706.95 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 264,045.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,045.83/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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