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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 703.89 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 703.89 and 360.90 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 703.89 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/703.89 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 703.89 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 254,033.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,033.90/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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