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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.62, 648.72 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.62, 648.72 and 338.40 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.62 : 648.72 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.62/648.72 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.62x = 648.72 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.62x = 219,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,526.85/469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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