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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.86, 648.68 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.86, 648.68 and 330.42 is: 456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.86 : 648.68 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.86/648.68 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.86x = 648.68 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.86x = 214,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,336.85/469.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.17

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