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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 647.40 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 647.40 and 294.46 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 647.40 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/647.40 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 647.40 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 190,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,633.40/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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