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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 647.16 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 647.16 and 336.42 is: 464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 647.16 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/647.16 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 647.16 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 217,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,717.57/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.02

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