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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 647.13 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 647.13 and 303.09 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 647.13 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/647.13 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 647.13 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 196,138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,138.63/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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