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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.72, 647.52 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.72, 647.52 and 303.90 is: 418.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.72 : 647.52 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.72/647.52 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.72x = 647.52 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.72x = 196,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,781.33/469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.93

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