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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 703.49 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 703.49 and 361.89 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 703.49 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/703.49 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 703.49 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 254,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,584.19/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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