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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 647.42 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 647.42 and 292.14 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 647.42 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/647.42 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 647.42 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 189,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,135.82/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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