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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 648.84 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 648.84 and 376.17 is: 519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 648.84 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/648.84 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 648.84 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 244,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,074.14/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.79

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