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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.65, 648.15 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.65, 648.15 and 358.92 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.65 : 648.15 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.65/648.15 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.65x = 648.15 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.65x = 232,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,634.00/469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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