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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 647.07 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 647.07 and 292.14 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 647.07 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/647.07 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 647.07 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 189,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,033.93/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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