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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 646.68 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 646.68 and 300.72 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 646.68 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/646.68 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 646.68 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 194,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,469.61/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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