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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.22, 647.46 and 399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.22, 647.46 and 399.56 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.22 : 647.46 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.22/647.46 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.22x = 647.46 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.22x = 258,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,699.12/469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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