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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.75, 648.87 and 360.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.75, 648.87 and 360.57 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.75 : 648.87 = 360.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.75/648.87 = 360.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.75x = 648.87 × 360.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.75x = 233,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,966.17/469.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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