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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.84, 648.57 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.84, 648.57 and 304.06 is: 419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.84 : 648.57 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.84/648.57 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.84x = 648.57 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.84x = 197,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,204.19/469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.73

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