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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.91, 648.36 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.91, 648.36 and 303.93 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.91 : 648.36 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.91/648.36 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.91x = 648.36 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.91x = 197,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,054.17/469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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