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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.82, 647.92 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.82, 647.92 and 345.60 is: 476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.82 : 647.92 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.82/647.92 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.82x = 647.92 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.82x = 223,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,921.15/469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.61

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