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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 647.14 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 647.14 and 358.68 is: 494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 647.14 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/647.14 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 647.14 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 232,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,116.18/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.52

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