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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 647.31 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 647.31 and 329.25 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 647.31 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/647.31 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 647.31 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 213,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,128.41/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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