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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.83, 648.44 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.83, 648.44 and 455.49 is: 628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.83 : 648.44 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.83/648.44 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.83x = 648.44 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.83x = 295,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,355.66/469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.64

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