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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 704.08 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 704.08 and 382.62 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 704.08 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/704.08 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 704.08 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 269,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,395.09/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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