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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 648.21 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 648.21 and 303.96 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 648.21 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/648.21 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 648.21 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 197,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,029.91/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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