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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.68, 648 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.68, 648 and 314.16 is: 433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.68 : 648 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.68/648 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.68x = 648 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.68x = 203,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,575.68/469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.43

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