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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.27, 647.48 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.27, 647.48 and 294.65 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.27 : 647.48 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.27/647.48 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.27x = 647.48 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.27x = 190,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,777.48/469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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