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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 647.45 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 647.45 and 256.48 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 647.45 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/647.45 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 647.45 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 166,056.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,056.69/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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