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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 647.40 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 647.40 and 381.92 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 647.40 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/647.40 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 647.40 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 247,255.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,255.01/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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