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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 647.25 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 647.25 and 294.46 is: 406.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 647.25 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/647.25 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 647.25 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 190,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,589.24/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.37

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