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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 646.62 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 646.62 and 338.04 is: 465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 646.62 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/646.62 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 646.62 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 218,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,583.42/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.98

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