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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 647.45 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 647.45 and 292.28 is: 403.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 647.45 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/647.45 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 647.45 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 189,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,235.43/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.19

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