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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 647.30 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 647.30 and 337.88 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 647.30 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/647.30 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 647.30 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 218,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,709.72/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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