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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 647.69 and 294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 647.69 and 294.87 is: 406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 647.69 = 294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/647.69 = 294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 647.69 × 294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 190,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,982.88/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.96

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