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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 646.79 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 646.79 and 328.86 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 646.79 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/646.79 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 646.79 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 212,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,701.72/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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