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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.37, 647.15 and 358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.37, 647.15 and 358.67 is: 494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.37 : 647.15 = 358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.37/647.15 = 358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.37x = 647.15 × 358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.37x = 232,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,113.29/469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.52

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