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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.47, 647.32 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.47, 647.32 and 406.20 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.47 : 647.32 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.47/647.32 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.47x = 647.32 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.47x = 262,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,938.77/468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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