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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.19, 648.18 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.19, 648.18 and 465.54 is: 643.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.19 : 648.18 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.19/648.18 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.19x = 648.18 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.19x = 301,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,753.72/469.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.14

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