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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 648.24 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 648.24 and 466.04 is: 643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 648.24 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/648.24 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 648.24 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 302,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,105.77/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.76

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