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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 648.15 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 648.15 and 303.72 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 648.15 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/648.15 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 648.15 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 196,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,856.12/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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