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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 647.70 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 647.70 and 303.46 is: 418.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 647.70 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/647.70 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 647.70 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 196,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,551.04/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.87

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