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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.96, 647.37 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.96, 647.37 and 294.54 is: 406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.96 : 647.37 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.96/647.37 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.96x = 647.37 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.96x = 190,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,676.36/468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.59

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