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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 647.79 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 647.79 and 345.44 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 647.79 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/647.79 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 647.79 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 223,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,772.58/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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