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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 647.33 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 647.33 and 329.27 is: 453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 647.33 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/647.33 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 647.33 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 213,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,146.35/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.91

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