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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 646.92 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 646.92 and 370.13 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 646.92 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/646.92 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 646.92 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 239,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,441.27/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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