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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 648.18 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 648.18 and 364.86 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 648.18 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/648.18 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 648.18 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 236,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,494.95/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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