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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 647.51 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 647.51 and 303.74 is: 419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 647.51 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/647.51 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 647.51 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 196,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,674.79/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.06

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