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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 648.56 and 364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 648.56 and 364.77 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 648.56 = 364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/648.56 = 364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 648.56 × 364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 236,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,576.14/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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