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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.47, 703.86 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.47, 703.86 and 366.98 is: 550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.47 : 703.86 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.47/703.86 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.47x = 703.86 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.47x = 258,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,297.65/469.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.19

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