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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 647.40 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 647.40 and 294.58 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 647.40 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/647.40 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 647.40 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 190,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,711.09/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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