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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.37, 647.70 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.37, 647.70 and 303.59 is: 418.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.37 : 647.70 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.37/647.70 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.37x = 647.70 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.37x = 196,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,635.24/469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.93

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