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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 705.16 and 382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 705.16 and 382.90 is: 575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 705.16 = 382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/705.16 = 382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 705.16 × 382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 270,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,005.76/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.09

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