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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 647.90 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 647.90 and 359.49 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 647.90 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/647.90 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 647.90 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 232,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,911.91/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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