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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 647.16 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 647.16 and 303.15 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 647.16 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/647.16 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 647.16 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 196,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,186.55/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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