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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.42, 647.67 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.42, 647.67 and 303.64 is: 418.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.42 : 647.67 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.42/647.67 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.42x = 647.67 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.42x = 196,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,658.52/469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.94

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