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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 646.86 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 646.86 and 303.26 is: 418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 646.86 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/646.86 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 646.86 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 196,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,166.76/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.23

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