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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 647.30 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 647.30 and 331.08 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 647.30 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/647.30 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 647.30 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 214,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,308.08/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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