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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.13, 647.15 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.13, 647.15 and 370.71 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 647.15 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/647.15 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 647.15 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 239,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,903.12/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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