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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 647.33 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 647.33 and 385.20 is: 531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 647.33 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/647.33 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 647.33 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 249,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,350.05/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.06

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