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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 646.65 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 646.65 and 376.68 is: 518.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 646.65 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/646.65 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 646.65 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 243,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,580.12/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.74

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