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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 647.46 and 403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 647.46 and 403.38 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 647.46 = 403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/647.46 = 403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 647.46 × 403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 261,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,172.41/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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