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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.27, 647.47 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.27, 647.47 and 303.22 is: 418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.27 : 647.47 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.27/647.47 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.27x = 647.47 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.27x = 196,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,323.48/469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.36

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