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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.36, 647.64 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.36, 647.64 and 294.56 is: 406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.36 : 647.64 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.36/647.64 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.36x = 647.64 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.36x = 190,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,768.84/469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.44

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