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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.62, 703.46 and 377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.62, 703.46 and 377.86 is: 566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.62 : 703.46 = 377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.62/703.46 = 377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.62x = 703.46 × 377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.62x = 265,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,809.40/469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.01

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