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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.46, 647.25 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.46, 647.25 and 303.38 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.46 : 647.25 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.46/647.25 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.46x = 647.25 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.46x = 196,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,362.71/469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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