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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 647.20 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 647.20 and 370.88 is: 511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 647.20 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/647.20 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 647.20 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 240,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,033.54/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.45

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