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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.45, 646.12 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.45, 646.12 and 344.91 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.45 : 646.12 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.45/646.12 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.45x = 646.12 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.45x = 222,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,853.25/469.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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