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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 647.53 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 647.53 and 294.56 is: 406.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 647.53 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/647.53 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 647.53 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 190,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,736.44/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.77

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