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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.69, 648.26 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.69, 648.26 and 358.96 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.69 : 648.26 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.69/648.26 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.69x = 648.26 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.69x = 232,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,699.41/469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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