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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.33, 647.46 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.33, 647.46 and 303.57 is: 418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.33 : 647.46 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.33/647.46 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.33x = 647.46 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.33x = 196,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,549.43/469.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.79

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