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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 647.42 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 647.42 and 301.26 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 647.42 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/647.42 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 647.42 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 195,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,041.75/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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