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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.27, 647.31 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.27, 647.31 and 345.25 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.27 : 647.31 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.27/647.31 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.27x = 647.31 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.27x = 223,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,483.78/469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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