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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.99, 648.22 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.99, 648.22 and 304.22 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.99 : 648.22 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.99/648.22 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.99x = 648.22 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.99x = 197,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,201.49/469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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