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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.66, 648.27 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.66, 648.27 and 303.87 is: 419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.66 : 648.27 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.66/648.27 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.66x = 648.27 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.66x = 196,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,989.80/469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.43

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