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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 647.22 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 647.22 and 416.90 is: 575.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 647.22 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/647.22 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 647.22 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 269,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,826.02/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.57

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