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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.68, 648.48 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.68, 648.48 and 303.84 is: 419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.68 : 648.48 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.68/648.48 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.68x = 648.48 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.68x = 197,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,034.16/469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.51

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