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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 647.16 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 647.16 and 402.75 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 647.16 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/647.16 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 647.16 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 260,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,645.30/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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