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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 648.90 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 648.90 and 360.48 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 648.90 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/648.90 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 648.90 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 233,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,915.47/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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