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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 646.84 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 646.84 and 303.22 is: 418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 646.84 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/646.84 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 646.84 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 196,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,134.82/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.20

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