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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.88, 704.88 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.88, 704.88 and 378.68 is: 568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.88 : 704.88 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.88/704.88 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.88x = 704.88 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.88x = 266,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,923.96/469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.07

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