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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 646.04 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 646.04 and 403.52 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 646.04 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/646.04 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 646.04 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 260,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,690.06/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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