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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 646.84 and 436.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 646.84 and 436.30 is: 601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 646.84 = 436.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/646.84 = 436.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 646.84 × 436.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 282,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,216.29/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.61

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