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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 647.94 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 647.94 and 430.28 is: 594.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 647.94 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/647.94 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 647.94 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 278,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,795.62/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.24

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