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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.70, 647.16 and 403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.70, 647.16 and 403.90 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.70 : 647.16 = 403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.70/647.16 = 403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.70x = 647.16 × 403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.70x = 261,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,387.92/468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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