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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.94, 647.44 and 294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.94, 647.44 and 294.59 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.94 : 647.44 = 294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.94/647.44 = 294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.94x = 647.44 × 294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.94x = 190,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,729.35/468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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