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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.46, 647.70 and 336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.46, 647.70 and 336.71 is: 464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.46 : 647.70 = 336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.46/647.70 = 336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.46x = 647.70 × 336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.46x = 218,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,087.07/469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.55

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