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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.36, 647.80 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.36, 647.80 and 303.48 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.36 : 647.80 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.36/647.80 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.36x = 647.80 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.36x = 196,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,594.34/469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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