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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.09, 647.46 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.09, 647.46 and 303.73 is: 419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.09 : 647.46 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.09/647.46 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.09x = 647.46 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.09x = 196,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,653.03/469.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.22

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