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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 647.46 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 647.46 and 303.51 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 647.46 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/647.46 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 647.46 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 196,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,510.58/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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