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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 648.36 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 648.36 and 338.88 is: 467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 648.36 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/648.36 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 648.36 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 219,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,716.24/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.92

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