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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 648.10 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 648.10 and 303.75 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 648.10 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/648.10 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 648.10 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 196,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,858.32/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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