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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 646.74 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 646.74 and 329.02 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 646.74 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/646.74 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 646.74 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 212,790.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,790.39/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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