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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 648.28 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 648.28 and 301.66 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 648.28 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/648.28 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 648.28 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 195,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,560.14/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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