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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 647.63 and 358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 647.63 and 358.76 is: 494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 647.63 = 358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/647.63 = 358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 647.63 × 358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 232,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,343.74/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.81

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