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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 703.14 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 703.14 and 372.64 is: 558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 703.14 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/703.14 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 703.14 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 262,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,018.09/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.10

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