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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.34, 647.88 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.34, 647.88 and 303.56 is: 419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.34 : 647.88 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.34/647.88 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.34x = 647.88 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.34x = 196,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,670.45/469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.04

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