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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.82, 648.19 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.82, 648.19 and 304.24 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.82 : 648.19 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.82/648.19 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.82x = 648.19 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.82x = 197,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,205.33/469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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