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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 647.91 and 417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 647.91 and 417.41 is: 576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 647.91 = 417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/647.91 = 417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 647.91 × 417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 270,440.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,440.87/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.26

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