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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 646.32 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 646.32 and 337.86 is: 465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 646.32 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/646.32 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 646.32 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 218,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,365.68/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.52

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