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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.79, 647.20 and 303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.79, 647.20 and 303.25 is: 418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.79 : 647.20 = 303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.79/647.20 = 303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.79x = 647.20 × 303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.79x = 196,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,263.40/468.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.66

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