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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.72, 648.44 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.72, 648.44 and 338.68 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.72 : 648.44 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.72/648.44 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.72x = 648.44 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.72x = 219,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,613.66/469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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