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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 647.40 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 647.40 and 294.82 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 647.40 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/647.40 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 647.40 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 190,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,866.47/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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