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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 646.52 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 646.52 and 344.52 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 646.52 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/646.52 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 646.52 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 222,739.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,739.07/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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