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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 647.67 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 647.67 and 303.60 is: 418.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 647.67 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/647.67 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 647.67 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 196,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,632.61/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.92

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