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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.15, 647.20 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.15, 647.20 and 303.51 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.15 : 647.20 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.15/647.20 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.15x = 647.20 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.15x = 196,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,431.67/469.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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