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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.84, 647.19 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.84, 647.19 and 303.06 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.84 : 647.19 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.84/647.19 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.84x = 647.19 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.84x = 196,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,137.40/468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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