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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.81, 648.05 and 301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.81, 648.05 and 301.69 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.81 : 648.05 = 301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.81/648.05 = 301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.81x = 648.05 × 301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.81x = 195,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,510.20/469.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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