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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 703.49 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 703.49 and 362.07 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 703.49 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/703.49 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 703.49 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 254,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,710.81/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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