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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 646.02 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 646.02 and 395.16 is: 544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 646.02 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/646.02 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 646.02 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 255,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,281.26/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.15

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