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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 646.20 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 646.20 and 344.92 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 646.20 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/646.20 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 646.20 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 222,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,887.30/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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