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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 647.19 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 647.19 and 446.58 is: 615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 647.19 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/647.19 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 647.19 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 289,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,022.11/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.91

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