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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 646.98 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 646.98 and 294.44 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 646.98 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/646.98 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 646.98 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 190,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,496.79/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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