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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 648 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 648 and 382.86 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 648 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/648 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 648 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 248,093.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,093.28/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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