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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 646.32 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 646.32 and 337.78 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 646.32 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/646.32 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 646.32 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 218,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,313.97/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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