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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.96, 648.50 and 371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.96, 648.50 and 371.96 is: 513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.96 : 648.50 = 371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.96/648.50 = 371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.96x = 648.50 × 371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.96x = 241,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,216.06/469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.27

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