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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.40, 647.49 and 417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.40, 647.49 and 417.56 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.40 : 647.49 = 417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.40/647.49 = 417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.40x = 647.49 × 417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.40x = 270,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,364.25/469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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