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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 648.30 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 648.30 and 359.60 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 648.30 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/648.30 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 648.30 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 233,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,128.68/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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