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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 647.82 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 647.82 and 303.84 is: 419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 647.82 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/647.82 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 647.82 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 196,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,833.63/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.51

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