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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 647.58 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 647.58 and 446.28 is: 615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 647.58 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/647.58 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 647.58 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 289,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,002.00/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.71

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