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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 647.34 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 647.34 and 381.62 is: 526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 647.34 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/647.34 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 647.34 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 247,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,037.89/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.62

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