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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.91, 648.39 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.91, 648.39 and 301.89 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.91 : 648.39 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.91/648.39 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.91x = 648.39 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.91x = 195,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,741.33/469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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