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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 647.46 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 647.46 and 303.55 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 647.46 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/647.46 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 647.46 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 196,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,536.48/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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