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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.81, 647.19 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.81, 647.19 and 303.12 is: 418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.81 : 647.19 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.81/647.19 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.81x = 647.19 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.81x = 196,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,176.23/468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.46

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