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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 647.16 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 647.16 and 303.42 is: 418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 647.16 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/647.16 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 647.16 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 196,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,361.29/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.59

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