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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 647.82 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 647.82 and 364.12 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 647.82 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/647.82 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 647.82 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 235,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,884.22/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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