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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 647.28 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 647.28 and 294.60 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 647.28 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/647.28 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 647.28 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 190,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,688.69/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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