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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.30, 646.93 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.30, 646.93 and 301.23 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.30 : 646.93 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.30/646.93 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.30x = 646.93 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.30x = 194,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,874.72/469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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