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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 647.70 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 647.70 and 294.50 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 647.70 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/647.70 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 647.70 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 190,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,747.65/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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