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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 648.46 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 648.46 and 304.28 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 648.46 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/648.46 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 648.46 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 197,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,313.41/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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