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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 648.24 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 648.24 and 344.79 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 648.24 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/648.24 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 648.24 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 223,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,506.67/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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